Ukraine is among the top 3 importers of Turkish avocados

Published Apr 15, 2021

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In 2020, Turkey saw a significant increase in avocado production, with a 40.5% rise compared to the previous year, reaching 5,917 tons. Over the last five years, production has tripled, contrasted with 1,950 tons in 2016. The country's avocado exports have also surged, with a value of $ 1.48 million in 2020, a remarkable 17 times the $ 464 recorded in 2016. The exports were distributed to 34 countries, with Russia being the leading importer. The head of the Chamber of Agriculture of the Kemer district of Antalya, Nazif Alp, emphasized the growing demand for avocados and the interest in its cultivation among farmers.

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According to the Anadolu Agency with reference to the Institute of Statistics of Turkey (TÜİK), the production of this tropical fruit in 2020 increased by 40.5% compared to the previous year, amounting to 5,917 tons. Over the past five years, avocado production in Turkey has tripled against 1,950 tons in 2016. The volume of avocado exports in the last five years in monetary terms amounted to about $ 3.53 million, in particular last year - $ 1.48 million, while in 2016 this figure was only $ 464. Thus, for the past n ' Over the past year, avocado exports have grown 17 times. In 2020, Turkey exported avocados to 34 countries. Russia became the leading importer of Turkish avocados last year. In 2020, avocados worth $ 308.1 thousand were delivered to this country. The top 3 importers of Turkish avocados also include Ukraine - $ 307.5 thousand. And Bulgaria - $ 135.7. The head of the Chamber of Agriculture of the ...

Source: AgroReview